I have a podcast about television SF called Very British Futures. I thought I might post about earlier episodes before I joined Bluesky. It all started with teatime family adventure from 1950's - Pathfinders in Space / Pathfinders to Mars / Pathfinders to Venus goodpods.com/podcasts/ver...

Helloooo from Southerness beach

Just finished Firewatch. An excellent example of a focused story game with intuitive controls, excellent writing and voice performances and satisfying gameplay. I'll put this up with "Her Story" and "Telling Lies" and I'd love to her some recommendations for similar games. #gaming

Codename Icarus – Very British Futures Watch out, the latest episode of Very British Futures is available now and this time we are delving into obscurity again to analyze Codename Icarus, what would now be called a techno-thriller, and aimed at teenagers. Joining me on the journey are my old…

A private school hiding a deadly secret. British military defense sabotaged. A black project escalating the cold war. All part of "Codename: Icarus", the latest episode of Very British Futures podcast open.spotify.com/episode/1uT4...

Peter Cushing. There are lots of actors I admire but few who save so many mediocre films through his authoritative presence. Name an actor or actress whose movies you'll watch because they are in them 🎬

A Jaunt with The Tomorrow People – Very British Futures This week sees the launch of the latest episode of the Very British Futures podcast, an epic length appreciation of The Tomorrow People, one ITV's most successful family science fiction programmes. I did consider splitting this into two parts…

It strikes me that if a Doctor Who movie had been made in late 80's/early 90's it probably would have turned out like Biggles: Adventures in Time. (I'm a big fan of this eccentric attempt at relaunching Biggles for da kidz) #doctorwho

Fun fact* - Michael Jackson was cosplaying Elizabeth in that outfit. *Probably not a fact

Next up from the Very British Futures podcast this Saturday - The Tomorrow People 70's flavour. I'm joined by @randomiserpod.bsky.social Tim and Chaz to talk about breaking out with new powers and fighting for the Earth.

What movie have you seen an unhealthy number times? 🎬

“I’m ready to come up” Blake’s 7 – Very British Futures I wasn't going to do a Blake's 7 episode when I conceived my podcast Very British Futures. I felt that show already had several excellent podcasts covering it and my series was about the less celebrated UK shows. In time however, I found that…

Been a fascinating run of episodes on these Plays for Tomorrow, and I commend them to the house.

Easter 2016 – Play for Tomorrow – Very British Futures This week's episode of Very British Futures features something brand new - a short history lesson. Because this week we look at a fairly unique meeting of Northern Ireland politics and science fiction in the Play for Tomorrow - Easter 2016 and…

Shades – Play for Tomorrow – Very British Futures Kids! Back in 1999 you couldn't get them to take off their VR shades for love or money. Not to mention their shiny metallic jumpsuits and their all-night parties in their government provided luxury accomodation! Well Shades may seem amusingly…

The Nuclear Family – Very British Futures This week on the Very British Futures podcast, we’re turning back the clock to the shadow of the Cold War, as we examine the fourth Play for Tomorrow -The Nuclear Family – a blackly comic TV play that aired in 1982. A blend of domestic drama and…

Superman (2025) - Immensely enjoyable superhero movie with heart and intelligence. Most Superman adaptations strip away elements to make him more 'real'. Ironically James Gunn embracing the comicbook craziness of the character helps make the character more believable and relatable. #superman

Slaine: The Horned God – Live on Stage My friend Rik Hoskin has told me about an intriguing new UK theatre event that might be of interest to readers: Professional storyteller Jason Buck will deliver an official adaptation of 2000AD‘s Slaine: The Horned God, based on the story written by Pat…

Bright Eyes – Play for Tomorrow – Very British Futures Out now on your favourite podcast platform, the latest episode of Very British Futures, covering Bright Eyes, the second Play for Tomorrow from the makers of Play for Today. Broadcast in 1982. Written by Peter Prince and directed by Peter…

A village cricket match is the background for a 1982 political play about the future of the countryside. Join Steve Hatcher and myself as we discuss Cricket - the third episode of Play for Tomorrow. The new episode of the Very British Futures podcast #television creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

Crimes – Play for Tomorrow – Very British Futures To coin a phrase "Good news everybody!" There's been a hiatus with the Very British Futures podcast for a few months, although I have been recording several conversations. The reason was that I am presenting a mini-series about 1982 BBC anthology…

This was a real pleasure to record with Gareth… and it’s not Doctor Who (though I do manage to squeeze some references in) Enjoy!

Join @whorod.bsky.social and myself as we take a look at "Play for Tomorrow", from the makers of "Play for Today". open.spotify.com/episode/70ea...

Ooh! A new episode of @garethpreston.bsky.social's podcast Very British Futures is out! I've seen some of the episodes from Play for Tomorrow, including this one, so looking forward to hearing what they made of it! westlakefilms.uk/verybritishf... youtu.be/PL6bjYn2wAw?...

Farewell, Great Macedon + The Queen of Time I'm pleased to share with you that I am the guest on the latest episode of the podcast Doctor Who - Too Hot for TV, hosted by Dylan Rees. Together we are looking back at two unmade stories from the 1960's - Farewell, Great Macedon and The Queen of Time.…

Lilo and Stitch (2025) - As good a live action remake as you could hope for. Made with care and subtly updated. And I'll admit Stich's words on the beach still made me cry because they are wise and he shows he completely understands them. #movie

Watchmen The Ultimate Cut - It's the best version of the film thanks to the extra scenes, but it still doesn't convey what made the original comic so memorable and influential. What comes over more strongly is how disturbed even the most sympathetic characters are. Yet it's my favourite Zack Snyder

Knock at the Cabin - David Batisua is the main reason to watch this extended Twilight Zone episode. His presence and commitment lends some desperately needed substance to an ultra contrived premise. M. Night Shyamalan is a good filmmaker but once again struggles to make this film satisying. #horror

I'm selling my complete set of mostly pristine 8th #DoctorWho BBC Books on ebay - RTs appreciated. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16750382...

Full details on this year's @bigfinish.bsky.social Paul Spragg Memorial Short Trip - a chance to write for the 13th Doctor @anghelides.bsky.social scifibulletin.com/2025/05/09/w...

Blumhouse is well established horror company, but do they have a fan community in the way Hammer has? Nerds like me who know the history, personalities behind the scenes and love the 'house style'. #blumhouse

Renfield - Nicholas Hoult and Awkwafina are both excellent in this very enjoyable comedy horror that both homages Universal Horror and squishiest artwork of Creepy magazine. Well written and directed with love for the genre.

Since it's #workbookday, here's a podcast appearance by @andrewcrines.bsky.social & I on @garethpreston.bsky.social's Very British Futures talking about #GeorgeOrwell 's #NineteenEightyFour for the #BBC by #NigelKneele & #RudolphCartier, starring #PeterCushing westlakefilms.uk/verybritishf...

The Busy World of Doctor Who

Dick Tracy (1990) has definitely grown on me. Watched it for a third time last night and enjoyed it alot. Beatty's Adam West flavoured performance is frequently very funny. The unique "four-colour" art direction is a delight. It feels like a celebration of vintage Hollywood culture.

www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2489534... #theatre The Birthday Party on all this week in Bolton.

The Pope's Exorcist - Unintentionally funny film that feels more like National Lampoon's The Exorcist. Russell Crowe seems to in on the joke. #moviesky

Longlegs - Fascinating, disturbing horror film rich in detail and memorable images. It's proof once again that the independent horror industry is the most innovative part of modern cinema. #movies

I've just posted a short piece on the latest episode of my podcast series Very British Future and Out of the World. garethpreston.blog/2025/01/19/o...

#FilmSky #Movies 🎬🎥 Choose 20 films that have stayed with you or influenced you. One film per day for 20 days, in no particular order, gifs and pics only. Day 20

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In the latest episode of the Very British Futures podcast, @dylanreeseee.bsky.social Peter Grehen and myself consider a lost gem of British TV - Out of this World - presented by Boris Karloff. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ver...

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